How far is Wheaton, MD from Elkton, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Elkton, MD is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Elkton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Elkton.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue
1002 ft · 30 sec · Ennalls Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
70 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
87 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Randolph Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
5.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
30.7 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
1441 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East
1045 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North East Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road
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Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
936 ft · 38 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1737 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
31 m · 3 sec · North Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Elkton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
30.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Elkton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Elkton?
The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Wheaton and 43.7 miles from Elkton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.06 one way or $26.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Elkton.
Stop Ideas Near Rossville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rossville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Elkton. Straight-line distance: 76.16 mi (122.57 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkton
Town in northeast Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,665 |
| Coordinates | 39.6067800, -75.8332700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkton (-75.83327, 39.60678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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